Mia Castile's Blog, page 6
January 27, 2012
There’s a free party at Amazon, and you’re invited.
In honor of Entwined Publishing’s birthday, we are giving a gift to you. If you own a Kindle of any kind form, you can get all three of my titles for free this weekend. From now through Monday the 30th, download your ecopy of:
Generations 1: Book of Enlightenment
Did I mention they are FREE?
Please enjoy our titles. We have great things coming this year, new authors and wonderful promotions. If you like the books please tell your friends. Also if you aren’t already participating check out the Points Matter Contest.
-Mia
There's a free party at Amazon, and you're invited.
In honor of Entwined Publishing's birthday, we are giving a gift to you. If you own a Kindle of any kind form, you can get all three of my titles for free this weekend. From now through Monday the 30th, download your ecopy of:
Generations 1: Book of Enlightenment
Did I mention they are FREE?
Please enjoy our titles. We have great things coming this year, new authors and wonderful promotions. If you like the books please tell your friends. Also if you aren't already participating check out the Points Matter Contest.
-Mia
January 23, 2012
Because points matter Contest:
The DEETS:
The grand prize:
A Signed printed copy of both, The Ocean and Generations 1: Book of enlightenment
All the swag that goes along with it including: poster of each, postcards and bookmarks too.
Two second prizes:
A signed Printed copy of The Ocean and swag,
A signed Printed copy of Generations and swag.
Two third prizes:
The Ocean swag package: Poster, postcard and bookmark
Generations swag package: Poster, postcard and bookmark
The DATES:
January 23, 2012 – Feburary 13, 2012
The POINTS:
To enter for one point each:
Follow us on Twitter:
For bonus points copy and tweet these messages:
I'm following @miacastile & @entwinedpublish to win a signed copy of one of their books http://bit.ly/A3jZ12 #Happybdayentwined
@miacastile I want to win swag and a signed copy of The Ocean http://bit.ly/A3jZ12 #Happybdayentwined
@miacastile I want to win swag and a signed copy of Generations 1: Book of Enlightenment http://bit.ly/A3jZ12 #Happybdayentwined
@miacastile I LOVE BOOK SWAG http://bit.ly/A3jZ12 #Happybdayentwined
Or any other tweet sharing the contest, just make sure you include @miacastile and hashtag #happybdayentwined. Each tweet earns you 1 point so the more tweets = the more points you gain.
Like us on Facebook:
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Watch my trailers and like them on Youtube:
Generations Book of Enlightenment
You will gain 1 point for each like and comment you make on each trailer.
****Subscribe to this blog via email or through wordpress to earn an additional 5 points.****
The FINEPRINT (that's not so fine):
Each action will earn 1 point. There is no maximum number of points you can earn, however there is a minimum of 25 accumulated points to qualify. this contest will begin Monday January 23, 2012 and continue until February 13, 2012 with the winners announced later that week. Keep track of your points and posts.
The WELL WISH:
Good luck. I think this will be a lot of fun, and look forward to connecting with you.
January 13, 2012
A new year, a new website
I've spent a few months deciding what I would do with my website. I really liked the program I was using and all of the flash features, however we all know the issues with Flash. So I've decided to give wordpress a try. There are a lot of reasons I chose it, but mostly, I adore the free aspect of it. I still have a long way to go and much to learn; but I'm up for the challenge. So on that note, welcome, look around, I've got all the same stuff here.
Posting soon,
Mia
January 3, 2012
Becoming a Butterfly Book Trailer
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12607835-becoming-a-butterfly
16 years old Lacey was never the center of attention, unless she was tripping, stammering, or being deposited into a pool by the local popular kids. All she wanted was to fit in, until one night when everything changed. Jade and Tasha, her two best friends, helped her create an online personality that was everything she wanted to be - and it was only the beginning. In doing so she attracted the attention of Henry, her lifelong crush and next door neighbor. Unfortunately it was Farrah her online personality and not herself he was interested in. She also attracted Chase the brooding, quiet, anti-social new kid of Brownsburg High School, who easily figured out her secret and blackmailed her. They forged a friendship that was both unique and complicated. Lacey must decide if revealing herself to Henry and her entire school as the cool, charming, and funny Farrah is worth possibly losing him forever, and she finds herself needing to make an even harder decision than she ever thought possible. When did the lines between truth and lies get so blurred?
Becoming a Butterfly is a story about coming of age and finding yourself when you never knew you were lost.
December 31, 2011
2011: My Year in Review
January: In launching Entwined Publishing I was able to catapult my writing hobby into a career. I met a lot of wonderful people and made some amazing connections. Since then, I've learned so many things so fast that at times my head was both spinning and swimming in the new knowledge.
February: I celebrated my tenth year of marriage and was surprised that someone like El Senor has actually put up with me for this long.
March: I learned about book covers; Sheryl Clark Productions did a great professional job for The Ocean. She was attentive to details and produced a timely product that met my expectations.
April: I e-published my debut novel The Ocean. It was amazing at the support I received. I still remember how nervous I was. I was literally up all night freaking out wondering if I could really do this. When you create something, whether it's a novel, or art, music, or anything, you worry if it will be accepted, especially when you put all of your heart into it. That's how I felt.
May: I learned a lot about promoting. I made a lot of connections, and learned about print formatting. I'm surprised that I didn't get a bald spot on the side of my head from all of my hair grips of frustration.
June: I e-published Analogy of my Heart a collection of poetry that I had written from high school to present. I don't really talk a lot about this small book. I wrote poetry when I had difficulty working through my emotions, but this book is close to my heart also. Lyrics and poetry really are my first loves.
July: I printed The Ocean. My Grandmother bought ten copies immediately, and began passing them out to all of her friends. I was also able to share my book with those who didn't have e-readers.
August: My mother lost her battle with cancer. I didn't mention it publicly, because it was a personal matter. I mention it now because it has really impacted my life more than I thought it would. My mother and I weren't close, and she lived so reckless and carefree that I honestly thought she would out live everyone, even me. I find myself grieving for a mother and a relationship that I had already mourned for years, and thought that I had moved past. Love is blind, and still hurts when it is severed.
September: I prepared for the first simultaneous e-publish/print publish for Generations. Q7 Associates put together the covers for Generations. I really enjoyed working with them this year on this project and others, and look forward to continuing to work with them in the future. It was another stressful time, though moved smoother than the first print formatting. I gained confidence realizing that the more I do this the faster and easier it will become. I also began learning more about creating covers.
October: Entwined Publishing had it's first public appearance in Avon, Indiana. It was a very exciting day for the company. I also released Generations 1: Book of Enlightenment. My debut Paranormal Series. I felt as though I was holding it up to the sky and watching it take flight. I'm so proud of the products Entwined has produced. I'm not the best at grammar, but I'm glad I have a great support team who is willing to help me with it.
November: I focused on writing. I wrote a large portion of Becoming a Butterfly. It is crazy how your personal life can affect you professionally and vice versa. I learned that lesson, and had to let go to move on.
December: Family, it is the most important commodity you can possess. In the end friends come and go, but your family will be with you, they know you better than anyone else, and they love you in spite of yourself.
This year has been full of peaking highs and deep lows for me, but what would life be without them. I just know that as long as I am feeling something, that means I'm still living. I am so grateful to all the people I have met along the way: the indies, the traditionals, the aspirings, the bloggers, the readers - all friends. Thank you for joining me in this journey. Happy New Year.
December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good nook.
This is a limited offer, that I'm excited to give to you for the holidays. Merry Christmas, and have a Happy New Year.
The Ocean
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ocean-mia-castile/1100482789?ean=2940012485519
http://www.amazon.com/The-Ocean-ebook/dp/B004YF16E6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1324753996&sr=8-2
Generations 1: Book of Enlightenment
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/generations-1-mia-castile/1106556449?ean=2940013263345
http://www.amazon.com/Generations-I-Book-Enlightenment-ebook/dp/B005U5MGU2/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1324754095&sr=1-1
Analogy of My Heart
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/analogy-of-my-heart-volume-1-mia-castile/1103561537?ean=2940012957146
http://www.amazon.com/Analogy-my-Heart-1-ebook/dp/B0055HYPGS/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1324754165&sr=1-1
October 28, 2011
Untitled #4
Make this madness go awayMake the night turn into dayHold me till my sorrows passShield my heart from life's hard blast
Give me strength to carry onAnother night so tough and longWhen I'm with you I can beThe person you believe me
Make my scars turn soft againMake love, last, never endGive me hope that once was stolenClear my cobwebs vastly woven
A new chapter in my life aheadLeads me quietly to your bedAnd kissing your sweet gently lipsI no longer can dwell on my hardships
Be the man I believe you beTake my love I give so trueYou deserve more than you'll getAnd if we parted today I'll never forget
Those long nights when you held meAnd let me wander you completelyBecause when I'm with you I can beThe person you believe me.
-Analogy Of My Heart
October 16, 2011
The Generations Blog tour begins Tomorrow. I'd like...
Monday: http://bellebooksx.blogspot.com/Tuesday: http://klearsreviews.blogspot.com/Wed... http://k-booksxo.blogspot.com/ Thursday: http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.co... http://www.wovenmyst.wordpress.com
We are running a contest. One prize is an ecopy of Generations the other is a signed printed copy of Generations. The winners names will be drawn from all the entries. To gain entries: you must 1. comment on each blog post (each comment gets you one entry into the drawing. 2. tweet the blog post that day with the hash tag #generations (each tweet earns you another entry.) and 3. post a link on facebook to the blog entry.(Allowing you yet ANOTHER entry) The winners will be announced during the Virtual Launch Party Saturday at 6pm est on USTREAM. Good Luck and I hope you enjoy the blog tour :D
October 6, 2011
Generations 1: Book of Enlightenment Playlist
As with every project I work on, I have a playlist for Generations 1: Book of Enlightenment. Generations is the first project that I began back in 2008. Some of the songs were added in revisions, but I think the feel of the book speaks through the playlist. If you love the book and playlist as much as I do, you can purchase all these songs from iTunes and find the playlist on my page: ping/miacastile.
Thunder - Boys Like Girls
Borders - The Red ThreatWhite Room - Eric ClaptonParty At A Rich Dude's House - Ke$haSomeone Like You - Boys Like GirlsShattered - O.A.RWorld Of Changes - Demi LovatoIn Your Eyes - Jeffrey GainesAll The Time - OneRepublicI Will Follow You Into The Dark - Death Cab for CutieYour Love Is A Song - SwitchfootI Must Be Dreaming - The Maine
